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DJ and prizes at Northbrook Park District’s 17th annual Liberty Loop & Lap 5K and Fun RunJun 18, 2025 12:56 pm - Preparations for Northbrook’s Independence Day festivities are underway, and the community is invited to join in the fun and start the day with the 17th annual Liberty Loop & Lap.
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Naperville debates grocery tax replacement vs. local sales tax increaseJun 18, 2025 12:45 pm - Though many suburbs have already adopted a municipal 1% sales tax on groceries, some Naperville officials are mulling an alternative.
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McHenry Outdoor launches Sensory-Friendly WednesdaysJun 18, 2025 12:31 pm - Families with sound-sensitive children encouraged to enjoy the drive-in experience
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Marklund opens renovated ball field after successful donor campaignJun 18, 2025 11:27 am - The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley donated $100,000 to help Marklund surpass its $250,000 goal for renovating a specialized baseball field on its Geneva campus.
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Elgin church to host June 26 blood driveJun 18, 2025 11:25 am - St. Hugh of Lincoln Episcopal Church is partnering with Versiti Blood Center to host a community blood drive on Thursday, June 26
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St. Nectarios Greek Fest returns with food, music, gamesJun 18, 2025 11:18 am - Described as a Greek party in the Northwest suburbs, St. Nectarios’ annual Greek Fest returns Friday, June 20, through Sunday, June 22, at the church, 133 S. Roselle Road in Palatine.
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Kirk Players present ‘The Wisdom of Eve’Jun 18, 2025 11:09 am - The Kirk Players will present the season finale of their 59th Season, “The Wisdom of Eve,” by Mary Orr, a classic play which portrays a riveting story of backstabbing and ruthless ambition, with performances Friday through Sunday, June 20-22.
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Hosanna! Lutheran pastor to retire after 39 years of serviceJun 18, 2025 10:58 am - Being a pastor for a long time means John Nelson, who is retiring from Hosanna! Lutheran Church in St. Charles, has touched thousands of people through various organizations and programs, in addition to sermons at church services.
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Geneva garbage rates increase in JulyJun 18, 2025 10:36 am - Geneva’s garbage collection rates will be adjusted Tuesday, July 1, as part of the city’s contract with LRS.
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Declutter and do good at Glen Ellyn church’s community saleJun 18, 2025 9:38 am - Clear out clutter and help your community on June 28 at Village Green Church's garage sale and food drive. $10 per table benefits the Glen House Food Pantry.